Chris Johnson RUMORS & NEWS

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Braves third baseman Chris Johnson didn’t complain publicly for three months while he played sparingly, relegated to starts mostly against left-handers in a year when the Braves have faced far fewer lefties than usual.
But this week, with July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Johnson’s..."
July 22

Fox Sports
"Nick Swisher and Chris Johnson reportedly nearly traded teams earlier in the season.
According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians were in discussion in early June about a deal that would send Swisher to Atlanta and Johnson to Cleveland.
The report details..."
July 13

MLB Trade Rumors
"The Braves have continued to look for a trade partner for third baseman Chris Johnson, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports in a series of tweets. In addition to deals for Johnson himself, Atlanta has also made proposals that would include Johnson along with another (more desirable) player, akin to..."
July 05

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The Braves continued locking up players to long-term deals by signing third baseman Chris Johnson to a three-year, $23.5 million extension that includes a $10 million team option for 2018.
He’s the sixth Braves player signed to multi-year extension in the past three months.
After finishing..."
May 03

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"With all due respect to magic numbers and division leads the Braves were busy trying to buck a couple of trends Wednesday night — win with Paul Maholm on the mound and get something going with Dan Uggla back from laser eye surgery and B.J. Upton back in the lineup behind him.
The walk-off win..."
August 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The Braves designated third baseman Juan Francisco for assignment to make room for left-hander Alex Wood on the roster. Francisco had been playing in a platoon at third base with Chris Johnson, so this move clears the way for Johnson to play third in an every-day role.
Johnson entered..."
May 31

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The Braves wanted Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson at their best, competing hard for the third-base job this spring, and so far they have.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez also said he’d prefer one win the job outright rather than settle on a platoon. Still waiting for that.
Just over one-third of the..."
March 05

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"For anybody who thought new Braves third baseman Chris Johnson might shy away from playing in the shadow of Chipper Jones, the idea is not exactly new to him.
Johnson played at Stetson University for Pete Dunn, Jones’ godfather.
“In Pete Dunn’s eyes, if you wanted to be anybody, try to be..."
February 05